GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

State Board of Elections
151 West St. Suite 200

Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

Program Manager Senior I is one of the highest managerial levels of program management in the State Personnel Management System. Employees in this classification are responsible for directing programs that have a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations. Employees in this classification directly or indirectly supervise technical, professional, or administrative staff. Employees receive managerial supervision from an Executive Service employee or other designated official. Position allocation within the Program Manager Senior series is determined on the basis of relative job evaluation among similarly functioning positions. The job evaluation factors include: qualifications; nature and purpose of personal contacts; nature of recommendations, commitments, decisions, and conclusions; creative thought; responsibility for planning; responsibility for administration; and nature of supervision received. The Program Manager Senior I - V class series is limited to the highest-level managers of programs common to two or more agencies and to high level managers of agency-unique programs. Managers of programs of lesser scope and responsibility involving programs common to two or more agencies are classified in the Administrative Program Manager I - IV class series. Managers of programs of lesser scope and responsibility involving agency unique programs are classified in the Program Manager I - IV class series. Managers of programs of lesser scope and responsibility may also be classified in other specific occupational classifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of management experience or electoral experience, including experience in program planning and development, overseeing implementation of programs, working on political campaigns, political compliance and legal review

Notes: Candidates may substitute four years of management experience for the required education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Each candidate must have three years of administrative or professional experience managing a division or unit of federal, state, or local government or equivalent experience in the private sector. Each candidate must also possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. Graduate degree in law, public administration, public policy or similar degree.

2. Experience applying Maryland elections and governing laws.

3. Experience administering public financing and campaign finance processes.

4. Detail oriented, good organizational skills, and strong verbal and writing skills.

5. Experience in public speaking.

6. Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to the State Board of Elections, 151 West St., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the recruitment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-974-5126. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact [email protected].

MD TTY Relay Service: 1-800-735-2258.